Tag Archives: I Am That Woman

On May 10th United Way is hosting a luncheon to celebrate & honour women who have helped shape our lives. We hope you will join us for this exciting event featuring a keynote from local inspirational author and poet, Vanessa Shields. Follow the link to purchase tickets and bring a book to donate towards promoting... Read more »

It is with great pleasure that I write today concerning the launch of poet Vanessa Shields’ newest book of poetry Look At Her. The reading will be held on September 22, at 7pm @ the University of Windsor’s Studio Theatre in the Drama Building. Enjoy Vanessa’s unique, poignant writing coupled with the beats of a trio... Read more »

After much hard work I’m pleased to announce that our Fall books are off to the printer and will soon be in fine bookstores across the country. Here is the list of titles that will be launched by Black Moss Press in Fall 2016. Vanessa Shields’ newest collection of poetry Look At Her is sure to be... Read more »

Vanessa Shields is a mother and a poet who lives and writes in Windsor, ON. Her passion for poetry and storytelling extends into her work as a film & television producer and the creation of Mouth Piece Storytelling, a storytelling series she created and hosts in Windsor. Her second book of poetry will be published... Read more »

October 1st Poetry Reading: On October 1st Windsor Atelier Virginianne welcomed four Black Moss Press authors to the stage. Peter Hrastovec warmed the crowd up with his humorous poetry, specifically the piece from his latest book in which he makes the acquaintance of Earnest Hemingway. He was followed by Mary Ann Mulhern who rendered the room... Read more »

Check out the Bluewater Reading Series on November 8 featuring two BMP authors, John B. Lee and Vanessa Shields! Free admission, this is a great event to hear words from various poets in Sarnia, Ontario.

Anne Burke, Chair of the Feminist Caucus, League of Canadian Poets gave her time to review Vanessa Shields‘ First Lines book of poetry ‘I Am That Woman‘. Thank you Anne! Review of I am That Woman, by Vanessa Shields (Windsor, On: Black Moss Press, 2013) 64 pp. paper Here is title number nine in Books... Read more »

Listen up! Author Vanessa Shields was interviewed by Sara Elliott from CBC Radio’s The Bridge! She talks about the challenge to balance her creative life with motherhood, she reads from her new book and she promotes the upcoming Triple Book Launch on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Listen to the interview here!

John B Lee, April Bulmer and Vanessa Shields will be launching their newest books from Black Moss Press in a triple book launch poetry extravaganza on Thursday, January 23, 2014. The intention of the night’s festivities is to celebrate poetry – and get the crowd writing too! Poetry is accessible and fun – that’s the... Read more »

Welcome to the first episode of Hear Here, Black Moss Press’ video blog. Stay tuned via our site and our Youtube Channel for upcoming episodes. In Episode #1 we welcome you to this amazing new video blog! What is it and how does it work? Do you have an idea you’d like us to talk about?... Read more »

7:00 pm: Poetry at the Manor Vol 5

Join Windsor Poet Laureate Marty Gervais in the 5th annual installation of Poetry at the Manor. The can't miss poetry event of the year sees Marty Gervais welcoming Poets Laureate from across Canada to Windsor's historic Willistead Manor for a night of poetry and storytelling. Admission is free with complimentary refreshments being served after the proceedings. The event is usually standing room only so please arrive early to secure seats.

7:00 pm: This City at the Crossroads Boxcar Books Reading

7:00 pm: This City at the Crossroads Boxcar Books Reading

October 18, 20177:00 pm
– 8:00 pm

Join Windsor poet D.A. Lockhart on Oct. 18, 7pm at Boxcar Books in Bloomington, IN as he presents his newest collection of poetry. This City at the Crossroads is part love song, part meditation on the things we have to leave behind. It tells the story of a city and its people.